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Flood Watch issued for East Kootenay
REGIONAL FLOOD & WILDFIRE UPDATE
Regional District of East Kootenay
A Flood Watch has been issued for the East Kootenay by the BC River Forecast Centre.
The forecast is calling for potential rainfall across the region of 40mm-80mm between Friday and Monday, while the Elk Valley may see 60mm-over 100mm.
The potential for localized flooding impacts has increased substantially heading into the weekend. Those in low-lying or flood prone areas should take steps to protect their home/property.
A number of self-fill sandbag stations have been set up. View the list of locations.
Sand and empty bags are provided at each site. Please bring your own shovel and gloves. View a video on how to sandbag.
The public is encouraged to be extremely cautious around all local waterways as sudden, unpredictable changes are possible and creek/riverbanks can be highly unstable.
St. Mary Forest Service Road is closed beyond the 44.1km mark due to a washout. Please avoid this area until further notice as further failures or erosion are possible.
Learn the latest status of FSR closures.
The Ministry of Transportation and Transit will have resources ready to respond if local roads or highways are impacted. See the latest on road conditions.
The Regional Emergency Operations Centre has been activated so that resources are ready to act quickly in the event of flooding. The RDEK’s Flood Response Unit is also monitoring conditions and emergency program personnel are connecting with the BC River Forecast Centre and Environment Canada regularly.
To report wide-spread flooding, please call the 24-hour reporting line at 250-489-9677 (EMERGENCY LINE only).
REGIONAL FIRE UPDATE:
The BC Wildfire Service is responding to two fires in the Bloom Creek area (approximately 26 km West of Newgate). N10435 is an estimated 65 hectares. And a six ha fire nearby is being held and not expected to grow further.
To report wildfires, use the BC Wildfire app or call 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on a cell phone.
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